With Bristol Rugby likely to be back at the top table of European rugby next season we take a look at all the transfer news and rumours at the clubs they could be playing next season.

Marcus Smith of Harlequins kicks during the Aviva Premiership match between Sale Sharks and Harlequins at AJ Bell Stadium

England fly half of the future commits to Quins - done deal

Harlequins have made a signing which looks likely to define their teams for years to come by securing the services of one of the most exciting English fly half talents to emerge for years - Marcus Smith.

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Smith has signed his first senior professional contract with the Avica Premiership club after a breakthrough year which saw the 18-year-old fly-half go from an Academy player at Quins to first team regular.

Two weeks after making his professional debut, Smith produced a man-of-the-match performance against Wasps to end their 22-match winning streak at home and was named in the full England squad for the autumn international series.

The international is currently on loan at the club from Super Rugby side the Lions but is reported to be out of contract after this season and wanted by Steve Diamond.

Sale Sharks want Tigers second row

Sale are reported to be chasing Leicester Tigers second row Dom Barrow.

The Rugby Paper was reporting that he could even move this month but with Leicester short of options in the second row that seems highly unlikely.

Exeter Chiefs flanker could be on his way out

Australian Julian Salvi could be on his way out of the Aviva Premiership champions according to The Rugby Paper.

The flanker, who has played for Super Rugby side the Brumbies, Leicester Tigers and Bath is said to be out of contract this summer. However Chiefs are said to still want him at the club but in a combined coaching role while he wants to concentrate on playing.